Cam and Cut Out?

[TransAmy]

hey guys, im camming my 99 ta in the next couple weeks and id like some opinions on whether or not to get a cut out. keep in mind ive got full hooker exhaust and the cars pretty much a full bolt on car. some people say with the cam it will be better to have one, others say my exhaust already adequately flows freely.

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[Mook]

if youve already got longtubes, id say ure fine w/o the cutout.

 

[XxApollynxX]

If you have LTs, and a ORY w/ the Hooker your pretty good, at this point you'll maybe pick up some top end HP and sound thats about it.

 

[Gundlach9]

I would definitely recommend getting that cut-out, just be sure your shop doesn't install it backwards, or use cheap clamps. Most get theirs installed just before the axle in the mid-pipe.

 

[JDHedman]

I would think you will do fine without it. the cut out will make it louder and more aggressive but I don't think it is necessary but I have already told you that. that said I think you will still get one just so you can open it and get more looks, since you love the attention and all

 

[tmbutitta]

i bought some for mine, and was going to have them installed when i backed out last minute and returned them... i always seem to hear about problems with them sticking.

but i still wish i had a set..

you probably dont "need" them, and i doubt you would gain much- but they are just fun to have

if the cost is right, get them..

 

[Mook]

other than more noise, i dont see a need for a cutout(s) on a NA car...maybe if you're really up in there in hp.

 

[tmbutitta]

do you need more reason then noise?

 

[Mook]

the sound of it leaking it enough reason why id never get one again.

 

[tmbutitta]

noise = attention

in my opinion thats why most people mod their car.. some do it for themselves, but most like attention...

look at all the cars with body kits running around! there is no reason for that except looks.. which its very rare that you see one that actually looks good

so id rather get attention from cutouts since they have multiple benifits- like increased horse power no matter how small it is, and BA sound..

 

[tmbutitta]

the sound of it leaking it enough reason why id never get one again.

if they are leaking bad, something is wrong

That shit would need to be fixed or replaced.. most have a decent warranty

 

[Mook]

pretty much ALL of them will leak some after awhile. i dont think ive met a person that didnt have an issue after awhile. but i digress, i answered amy's question. dont want to take it in another direction.

 

[tmbutitta]

pretty much ALL of them will leak some after awhile. i dont think ive met a person that didnt have an issue after awhile.

agreed...

so if you get one amy, make sure you shop for the best warranty

I am looking to get the boost activated ones from SP, but at $350 a piece ill just put on some dumps

 

[TransHed]

Babe... just see how you like it just Cammed before you go thinking about getting a cut out lol

 

[TransAmy]

thanks for the input, i dont think im going to get one, i want the qtp electric cutout which is pricey, and im already spending a pretty penny on this cam lol. and JONO i was planning on having modern muscle just throw it in there when the cars there. thats why i was asking.

 

[bluzohh6]

cutouts may be a waste, unless youre going for race car sound. I have seen pretty much every cutout fail in one way or another

 

[DTB_LS1]

the sound of it leaking it enough reason why id never get one again.

I don't know Mook I think LS1 cars with uncapped exhaust sound preety damn good!!! :smile:

Example: I might be a little bias though since this happens to be my car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnpciXAkss


To the original poster, a cut-out might not be necessary for your setup but it won't hurt either and they sure are alot of fun!!! :smile:

 

[1quick]

sounds good to me

 

[JDHedman]

when r u bringing it in to M.M?

 

[XxApollynxX]

DMH Electronic Cutout been on the t/a for 2 years not ONE ISSUE what so ever.

 

[modern-muscle]

Amy I would say if you want to draw a bit more attention then go for it. You are really not going to see a big difference in power with cutouts. If you were to go with cutouts I would say DMH low profile cutouts would be your best bet without risk of leaking. We make a soft metal gasket that seals up great with the DMH cutouts. And even now they give a liquid gasket that works great too.

DMH also will rebuild your shit for free if anything goes wrong, you just have to pay for shipping.

Main idea you need to keep in mind is cutouts are more aesthetics, I am 100% you are going to be thrilled with the way it sounds after the cam! If you want more after the cam then we can add from there.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

i had LTs ORY and electric cutout done @ once because I wanted the car to be loud.
yes, fresh install you can hear the cutout leaking
i enjoyed the nascar like sound @ WOT but once I installed the cam it sounded like a dump truck with it open. so i changed my setup to eliminate the cutout.

i suggest keeping your exhaust setup or going with the X pipe and dumps.

 

[ktraver97ss]

I wouldn't do it, one more thing that can possibly break and give you a headache in the long-run. It will sound great through the LTs cammed, and for miniman gains why mess with it.

 

[bluzohh6]

I'm not saying that some never fail, I was just saying every one I have seen has failed. because they were hung too low, or a rock jammed it and burnt out the motor, or the motor just wore out and didn't close the butterfly all the way.

 

[Mook]

I don't know Mook I think LS1 cars with uncapped exhaust sound preety damn good!!! :smile:

Example: I might be a little bias though since this happens to be my car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnpciXAkss


To the original poster, a cut-out might not be necessary for your setup but it won't hurt either and they sure are alot of fun!!! :smile:

oh they sound great, i just meant once they start to leak and u have to hear that at idle, it ruins the fun.